Belgrade, MT to Stevensville, MT is 222.2 miles and takes about 3h 47m via I 90 and US Highway 93 South, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Montana. Most of your travel will be on the interstate, making for a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover this distance without a lengthy overnight commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
111.1 miles from Belgrade, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
191.1 mi
3h 5m
US Highway 93 South
20.7 mi
26m
Brooks Street
3.3 mi
4m
Bitteroot Road
3 mi
3m
Stevi Cutoff Road
1.3 mi
2m
South 5th Street East
0.4 mi
<1m
South Broadway
0.3 mi
<1m
Madison Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 191.1 mi, about 3h 5m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~493 veh/hr typical
· worst 665
Quietest
2 AM
~35 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade, MT and Stevensville, MT.
1
Start on MT 205
83 ft·10 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Broadway
0.3 mi·50 sec·South Broadway
3
Continue on West Madison Avenue
0.2 mi·29 sec·West Madison Avenue
4
Turn left onto MT 291
0.3 mi·28 sec·Jackrabbit Lane
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
6
Merge onto I 90
79 mi·1 hr 18 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
113 mi·1 hr 46 min·I 90
Toward I 90 West: Missoula
8
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 12
0.2 mi·26 sec·I 90 Business; US 12
Toward US 12 West, I 90 Business
9
Enter roundabout onto I 90 Bus; US 12
206 ft·2 sec·Van Buren Street
10
Continue on I 90 Bus; US 12
212 ft·3 sec·Van Buren Street
11
Enter roundabout onto I 90 Bus; US 12
92 ft·1 sec·Van Buren Street
12
Continue on I 90 Bus; US 12
0.1 mi·11 sec·Van Buren Street
13
Turn right onto I 90 Bus; US 12
0.2 mi·22 sec·East Broadway Street
14
Turn left onto US 12
0.3 mi·18 sec·Madison Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on US 12
0.1 mi·9 sec·Arthur Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 12
0.4 mi·35 sec·South 5th Street East
17
Turn left onto US 12
0.1 mi·28 sec·South Higgins Avenue
18
Turn right onto US 12
3.3 mi·4 min·Brooks Street
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 12; US 93
3.0 mi·3 min·Bitteroot Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 12; US 93
21 mi·26 min·US Highway 93 South
21
Turn left onto S-269
1.3 mi·2 min·Stevi Cutoff Road
22
Continue on S-269
0.2 mi·47 sec·Main Street
23
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
78 ft·3 sec·East 3rd Street
24
Arrive at destination
East 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under four hours, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, especially considering the 191.1-mile stretch on I 90. Keep an eye on fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $39, and services can be spaced out on interstates.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111.1 miles from Belgrade, MT, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 191.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.1 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stevensville, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Belgrade, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belgrade, MT
This is one driving day of about 222.2 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Belgrade, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 191.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 192.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane
Turn left onto MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
79.6 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 West: Missoula
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 West: Missoula
7
192.7 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|US 12 / Madison Street
Turn left onto US 12 / Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.63 one way
$69.27 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$36.51
$73.01
premium
$4.47
$39.14
$78.28
diesel
$4.80
$41.96
$83.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.7
0
$23.33
$10.67
Efficient EV
55.6
0
$19.44
$8.89
EV Truck/SUV
88.9
1
$31.11
$14.22
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Belgrade, MT
Late night
in Belgrade on Sunday
Local time
4:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 3 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:25PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:23PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Destination
Stevensville, MT
Late night
in Stevensville on Sunday
Local time
4:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
97°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 6 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:25PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:23PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 95% of the 222.2 miles on high-speed roads like I 90. You'll experience a long stretch of 191.1 miles on I 90 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect dense exits and merges as you navigate through populated areas before reaching more open cruising.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 191.1 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US Highway 93 South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Belgrade is a town in Montana with a population of 10,500 in 2020. Only 10 miles west of Bozeman, many travellers may not consider Belgrade as its own destination. Yet it has the same mountain scenery and closeness to premium skiing and Yellowstone National Park.
Top landmarks
•Belgrade City Hall and Jail — city hall and prison in Belgrade, Montana
The longest stretch is about 191.1 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Stevensville, MT, but most travelers stay overnight.
